Germany · Master's · Reviewed 2026-10-15

Master of Laws (LL.M.) in European Legal Studies and Comparative Law

Preeminent European law program based at the European Legal Studies Institute, examining harmonization of private law, consumer protection directives, and EU cross-border litigation.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: First state examination in law or recognized bachelor/master of laws degree.
English language proficiency: German C1 and English B2.
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required.
Thesis / Research statement: Law transcripts, CV, and legal writing sample.
Recommendation letters: Two academic references.

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: European Legal Studies Institute merit waivers and DAAD legal fellowships
Application fee: €75 fee
Tuition / joining costs: €0 tuition; €370 semester fee

Dates and verification

Application deadline: May 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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